King Tut’s is famous. If it isn’t, it should be. The food is great, there’s no doubt about it. But what keeps people coming back is the owner. You must meet Mo for yourself to understand. He steals the show.

Ijams Nature Center in South Knoxville is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise. Ijams is a 275-acre wildlife sanctuary that has hiking and biking trails, a Raptor Enclosure (accommodating a red-tailed hawk and a turkey vulture), education programs, and much more.